West Sussex · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Balcombe, West Sussex
Buildings in Balcombe built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Asbestos removal near Balcombe
About our asbestos removal in Balcombe
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, with a consignment note for your records. Typical materials include cement soffits, water tanks and flue pipes, and typical jobs are garage roof sheets and Artex ceilings before renovation.
Rural removal near Balcombe can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Balcombe (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of asbestos removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Balcombe
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down. Late-December sunset in Balcombe is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We book the work and notify if required
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Removal jobs in Balcombe
Balcombe is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Balcombe contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. Balcombe is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
In a school like Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. In older buildings across Balcombe, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Balcombe; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
We cover removal jobs across the RH17 postcode area. Whether your property is on London Road, Stockcroft Road and Deanland Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Being close to the B2036, Balcombe is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Balcombe Lane (1 mile north), Brook Street (2 miles south), Staplefield (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (3 miles north) and Whitemans Green (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (5 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (3.5 miles south). Open spaces near Balcombe include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
Questions from Balcombe
Do you come out to small villages like Balcombe?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Balcombe from London?
We cover Balcombe, about 31 miles from central London.
What does removal cost?
Every job is priced individually: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Why people call us in Balcombe
Old materials break down over time: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Asbestos found during building work
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old flues
Landlords near Balcombe station often time removal for when a property is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Any exclusions
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What category of work it is
- The method and controls
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Balcombe, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Afterwards
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
Keeping things safe:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
- Share any survey or test results
Avoid these
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What you get
- Domestic and commercial work
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Towns and villages near Balcombe
What else we do in Balcombe
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note